The Delhi unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) Mahila Morcha staged a protest near the Congress headquarters on Thursday, alleging that Congress MP Rahul Gandhi had misbehaved with women police personnel during protests on Tuesday and Wednesday.
The protesters, led by Delhi BJP general secretary Yogita Singh, gathered near the Andhra Bhawan red light and marched towards the Congress office at Indira Bhawan, raising slogans and demanding an apology from Mr. Gandhi.
Addressing the protesters, Ms. Singh said disagreement was part of democracy but alleged that disrespecting women police personnel was unacceptable.
“There is a place for disagreement in a democracy, but raising a hand against women police personnel and insulting them is unacceptable,” she said, adding that the Mahila Morcha would intensify its agitation if such behaviour continued.
Mahila Morcha in-charge Aarti Mehra also demanded an apology from Mr. Gandhi and the Congress, saying that respect for women also included respect for women in uniform.
“Rahul Gandhi must immediately apologise, otherwise the women of Delhi will respond to this on the streets,” Ms. Mehra said.
Mahila Morcha president Archana Gupta alleged that Mr. Gandhi’s conduct was “shameful” and demanded a public apology. BJP vice-president Sarika Jain said the alleged incident reflected what she described as an “anti-women mindset” and called for an immediate apology.
MLA Shikha Roy also backed the demand, saying those responsible for enforcing the law deserved respect.
“Those who cannot respect the protectors of law cannot claim to respect women. The Congress must apologise to the women of the country. The BJP Mahila Morcha will fight at every level for the dignity and honour of women,” Ms. Roy said.
Published – October 09, 2026 01:24 am IST
